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In January, Scott County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Greene County in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Waverly Community Unit School District 6 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in Waverly Community Unit School District 6 was $81,667 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,178, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Schuyler County collects $42,275 in County School Facility Tax in January

In January, Schuyler County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Schuyler County taxpayers give $41,946 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

In January, Schuyler County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Pike County in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 was $81,822 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $41,328, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Schuyler County residents pay $9,822 in County Sales Tax in January

In January, Schuyler County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Morgan County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 was $81,864 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,478, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Educate Drivers about Hazardous Materials to Prevent Future Tragedies

The Illinois Senate has passed legislation in response to a deadly accident in the 54th Senate District involving a tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia that killed 5 people and injured 11. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) filed the legislation at the request of Effingham County officials. The bill is designed to educate drivers about the dangers of hazardous materials that vehicles are transporting on Illinois roadways.“My hope is that drivers, especially younger drivers, will be educated on how deadly even minor crashes can be that involve...

$12,662 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Schuyler County

In January, Schuyler County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Greene County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Schuyler County collects $132,801 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

In 2022, Schuyler County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 98.3% more than teachers in West Prairie Community Unit School District 103